BLACK ADDICTED

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The second I saw this Black Addicted sweatshirt, I knew it was for me! I mean I am somewhat addicted to all things black – me in a shop (especially homeware) “do you have this in black?” “OK, what about white?”.  The distressed jeans were also a no brainer, and as for the trench – I live in it!

I bought these heels a while back in red first, which I wore here; as soon as the red arrived I knew I needed the black and that I had to stud them with black studs – black on black, whut?!.  I’ll upload the vid of the process on here as soon as I’ve got round to editing it.

Right, I’m off to drink a jasmine tea while I finish some stuff for Freak Deluxe.


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NEW BALANCE 576 MUSIC REVIEW PACK

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As we like to say “new season, new reason…” to update your kicks! It’s our justification for shopping most time of the year. New Balance have just dropped their latest Made in the UK shoe pack, the 576 Music Review Pack, this pack pays homage to Britain’s musical heritage and is available now from select stores, including (more…)

NIKE INSPIRES WOMEN ACROSS EUROPE TO #JUSTDOIT

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As the holiday season approaches, Nike will be celebrating a new movement of female athletes – girls that get up earlier, run faster and go that extra mile to be the best that they can be.  These women are a new breed – claiming their parks, their cities, and celebrating how it feels to always be moving.

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SUPERMODEL CHRISTY TURLINGTON IS THE NEXT PORTER COVER STAR

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The fifth issue of PORTER magazine hits newsstands this Friday with non other than iconic supermodel Christy Turlington on the cover.  Her elegance and effortless beauty is just mesmerising!

Lucy Yeomans, Editor-in-Chief, says:  “The elegance, intelligence and sheer fervour with which Christy Turlington tackles life ­ and her charity Every Mother Counts ­ make her the perfect cover star for the Winter Issue of PORTER, which takes passion as its theme. She is joined by a roll call of women whose love for and dedication to what they do is impressive. From British artist Jenny Saville, whose new exhibition sees her work shown alongside 20th-century master Egon Schiele, to legendary singer/songwriter Patti Smith, actresses Noomi Rapace and Charlotte Gainsbourg and, finally, the irrepressible and bestselling author Jackie Collins. This issue’s fashion pages take our readers on a fantastical journey, from the romantic gowns and cocktail coats photographed in the stunning Gardens of Ninfa in Italy to the most beautiful black evening pieces of the season, worn on supermodel Carolyn Murphy. Receive words of wisdom from Melinda Gates, learn about the incredible life story of Alicia Alonso ­ the 92-year-old directress of the Ballet Nacional de Cuba, enjoy our ‘romantic adventure’ travel pages and don’t miss our ‘big night’ beauty special, which will ensure the winter nights ahead are truly unforgettable”.

The fifth issue of PORTER is shoppable through NET-A-PORTER’s iPhone app and is available at newsstands globally with an exclusive limited edition cover (below) (more…)

AND FOR YOU, A WARM BREW OR ICED TEA?

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As I sit here drinking my warm Jasmine tea, an email pops up to say that warm brews are out, and ice tea is in. Why? Because the warm weather is stretching out into October, great no? Sure!

The Amanzi Tea bar in Marylebone offers up a multitude of cool tea drinks from the delicious Bubble Tea, to the more classic iced tea.  With prices starting from £2.95, it couldn’t hurt to try!